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The Portland daily press., 1887-05-02

Mr.. Powderly's arduous labors as head of
the Knights are evidently spelling his tenn
per. In card just issued he announces
with some asperity Of language that all the
letters sent to him between the 4th and oath
of May will be unceremoniously thrown into
the waste basket. They will not be
opened, much less read and answered. The
Master Workman is pestered too with in
vitations to banquets to such an extent
that he deems it necessary to say that here
after it win be of no use to invite him
for he won't 60. Neither will he accept any
invitations in the future TO make speeches.
not at any rate until his throat, which has
been nearly worn out with talking, gets bet
ter. Mr.. Powderly's yexation is not unnat-
ural, but when man assumes conspicu-
GUS public position as he has done he must
expect to be pestered with letters. and must
make up his mind that 1t win be necessary
to attend igreat many banquets when he
had rather be at home and to make speeches
when his throat is sore, and, worse than
hat, when he has nothing to say. These
are the penalties Of public life and Mr..
Powderly cannot expect to escape them.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-02

For WORKOUT rundown" deoiiitated
school teachers lnilliners, s2alnstresSes house,
Keepers. and over-worked women generally.
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of all restorative tones. 1t is not a Cure-all,'
but admirably fulills singleness of purpose
being q most potent Specific tor all those
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uterine, tonic and nervine, and imparts vigor
and strength to the whole svsteT.l. Itpromptly
cures weakness OF Stomach. indigestion, bloat-
lie. weak back nervous prostitution, debility
ana sleeplessneSs, il either sex. Eayorite Pre-
scription Is sold by druggists under our post
fiDc guarantee. See wrappcr around bottle.
Pricc $I.0O, or Six BOTTLES for $500.
A large treatise or Diseases of Women, pro-
fuseiy illustrated with colored plates and nu-
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The Portland daily press., 1887-05-02

TTIHE UNION MUTUAL appeals to residents OF
IL Maine for their especial patronage because
1t is HOME COMPANY, and because Of its age,
experience, strong, financial condition. large sur
plus, equitable and attractive plans and conserva-
tive management.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-02

Jumping off Brooklyn Bridge is becoming
quite an ordinary offence in New York. Jer-
ry Donovan, who followed Brodie, is serving
4 sentence OF three months, and L. Manner
Defreitas, the printer, who made the head
longl leap last week, has been sentenced to
three months on BlackwelPs Island.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-02

A Dexter man moved to Fairfield. The
Fairfield journal claimed at once that he did
SO to get the advantage of better schooling
for his children The Dexter Gazette retorts
that the schools Of Dexter are as good as
those of Fairfield, and explains that the man
moved from farm that lies in three eoun-
ties and four towns No further explanation
is needed; the tax collectors undoubtedly
did il
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-02

The peaceful settlement of the Schnaebele
incident will probably put an end to ru-
mors Of impending war between France and
Germany for long time to come. In the
face of this settlement nobody will think it
worth while TO try to alarm the world with
stories that Bismarck is anxious to attack
France, or that Boulanger is organizing the
French battalions with view of rescuing
the provinces of which France was despoiled
in the last war, because If either of them had
wanted war the Schnaebele affair gave them
fine pretext for getting it. Had Boulanger
been anxious to attempt to retake Alsace
and Lorraine he could easily have made the
arrest of Schnaebele casuS belk, and had
Bismarck been DESTROYS, as it has been said
he was, Of provoking France into war he
could probably have done SO by holding on
to Schnaebele and paying no attention to the
demand for his surrender. As matter of
fact both nations have acted as If they we're
very anxious to avoid war The French
government resisted the temptation to act
rashly, and the Germans manifested a con-
ciliatory spirit throughout The controversy.
The Cutting affair on our Mexican border
gave rise to as much war talk in the
United States and Mexico, as did this affair
ON the French frontier in the two countries
concerned in it.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-02

The result of the first year of cooperation
in Mr.. Ara Cushman's shoe factories is I'M
expectedly successful The firm have done
a larger business than ever before and accu-
mulated a larger surplus. Whether this is
due to a general improvement in the bust
ness, affecting all shoe factories as well as
Mr.. Cushman's, or whether it arises from
the fact that under the new system the oper-
atives have been more faithful and energetic,
is not stated. 1t is probable, however, that a
large part of lit is due to the latter, 1t is a
matter of course that employees who are di-
rectly Interested in the profits of the bust
ness lll-be more diligent and work
haf6e. than employees who are working
simply for stipulated wages. Self inter-
est is always powerful incentive.
OF course Mr.. Cushman's employees are
greatly pleased with the result of the last
years experiment, and want to continue it.
The experiment demonstrates that cooper
alton is success in prosperous years. 1t has
yet to be tested in years of adversely, when
there are losses to divide instead of profits.
Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13
Invoicing


On VI nday mcrning, Feb
ruary 7, we will offer for sale
at woad rfullv low pice,. our
entire ine Of Black eros Grain
Silk, Colored Dress silks,
B ak and Colored Satin Ria
dame, FailIe Faucai-e, La
Mas otte il an elegant asso-t
a ent or colors. Sorah SILKS
in new and popular shades.
Novelty Vo'vets, strip d Vel
vets, Broca e Yelyets, etc
etc, all at surprisingly low
prices.
Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13

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Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13

In Our Dress Goods Depart
ment we are interest NJ the
public to an unusual degree.
We have just received and
placed on sale at sp cial prices
a large invoice of early Spring
Styles in pain and far cy
goods, including a beautiful
lire Of evening shades in
Yachting FlsDnels, Albatro
and Cashmere,, at prices whicl
upon inspection, vii lie founC
fully 30 per cent. under com
reitors.
Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13

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Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13

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f-.,r, the Cntp.i States Lard oiaees AZ
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Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13
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Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13

Grand RepublicClgauos NJ. FL. Treusch
Smoke Grand Republic Cigarros and buy
them ~ II II TreusCh. MOrroe-st.
I lead In cigars VI II. TRErscH.
NJ II Trensch sells Grand Republic Ci-
garros he best cent cigar on the market
" II. Treusch sells the best scent cigar
IN the city.
Ask for Grand Repu6'ic Cigarros.
smoke Washington Irving a. Treusch's
Thre- imported cigars for > cents a.
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ca for - cents
Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13

Get your Carpets cleaned
and Relaid by the Grand hap
ids Steam Carpet Cleaning
Works At a. and a. kent~st.
Ca~pets Z cleaned ~ good ~ new
without the least injury Best
n references. The only car
net cleaning machine n the
city. Telephone No 25s.
g. n. ALLEN, Manager.
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10 longer connected With ms
concern.
Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13
elItOrs.

Samples mailed, and mai
orders filed with promptitude
and care
Telegram-herald., 1887-02-13

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aa Is t1lla 'i. -l..t. a.. el.o8 q - g.
foarc-tre~n kls i-.t4tc- Alu. r,~4sicfli l5.- i-c
f4sa -ieeu. l.4-,e. Java roasiesi. - a.e Mara
"a Is5 Roasted ~ .4'f MeNlctu fs-sI =. -s2-sc
leas-J sqti. tie. asa4c lslat. medium, -
e.. ordluArY. Is -. Ill So. ~ salc. 2lnqo~ der
4l.-.le. Ooluu< a. t.r. CONGO -taeac-
fiour-s- ~ pef cst "a . Qes ooi., patent pro-
y IS pr ewt. Il 90 per tbL baekwheat. = -
= -t CaFE
Nla Feed-scfeenmss. IL per ton. bran, SIS:
ships q .mlddIuss. .l9Flo
feei--lorn a1t 4siiS. %le1 L..
Kerosene os.. Michigan test. io'.e per gallon.
water NhHs iltc
tssoll.e ell a yer gallon
Seeds Clover. - ts>5. -. Timothy. = Sd -.
.aH fI.ri Z tIi. rn-'t f ~
F.sh-No white fish. 81 oo per half biol: other
grades. s. -.a5 yer aali hol tri, = 81. cod s'sii.
& 80 lh..claus si per hundred caunec % ysters.
- rc.s - ee. smoked iiaaol.i. - l-c-
fa4N u barrels Mess pers. Chicngo packed
~ s.t eNira short cut. sito standard eie@i
Iarl rirrces. G.. - snd 81 70 tuhs, &C, n
Ia round lus. ltt cases, e. ln un pHlis. ''-a q
Baefin tarreis-Extr4 Mess. warranted 20 Pos,
l... -. extra. boneless, slA
1iufterlue Naukesha erclmeIy solid, ,at &C, roii'
llg .alry -otd. i-e. rolls, l5c
fsr.ter-Bn s.lT TIMBER lo.fs aui sounding
t. s al4 lf lttt. sil. $40 - fl. sl-- lo 3 =. l.
80 ee.inr lsaId~ dressed ou one side. - : aid
sfl Eerte Scoring. ,i6. common looring SO
~'airr. is asd -d -il, common. -lo. flhl-.i .i4i s
aaner. 81 s-n 3 ~ boards No J, dressed on
ere slde. sl4. So p s.A
fata- $50 #. 81 Del N
-h.ag.es-l5 inch STAR. g 7aaS %; seconds
L.me-0hlo, asc. Grand Rapids slc' P-to-key,
Cement 4 -oel = per bbL
Nails to1. moI aud Ftucihg.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
WeeVils in Grain.

Numerous remedies have been test ed
and recommended for weevils in grain
bins. Once the weeviIs are in the grain
as certain remedy as any is probably
bisulphide Of carbon introduced into the
bio, which is then covered TO confine the
vapor. An objection urged by some
against the use of bisulphide of carbon il
that the vapor arising from it is very ex
plosive, and therefore careful handling is
required. Aniseed is one of the old RENE
dies. This is placed near an infested bin
and is said to attract the weevils, aud
these can then be destroyed. MIllers re-
sort sometimes to kiln drying to destroy
the weevils.
In this as in many other cases the best
remedy is preventive. When possible
avoid storing grain in bins that have been
infested. When it is not practicableto
change the place of storage fumigate the
granary with burning sulphur. Fumiga-
tion should not only be done before the
grain is placed in the bins, but repeated
in the course of month or two alter it
has been stored. An abundance of light,
with thorough cleanliness in the mill, will
be found beneficial Millers advise white
washing the grain bins inside and out,
and washing the floors occasionally with
hot water. Expose the wheat to the
light by frequently stirring it or pouring
from one bin into another; this will also
prevent it's becoming heated. The weevil
is adverse to light and air, hence the ad-
vice to frequently expose it to the light,
with ample ventilation.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Farming that Pays.

Every farmer should aim to raise all
the farm products needful for domestic
use first. The independence of farm life
lies right there. He grows every supply
for his table, so far as his soil and climate
permits, under his own eye. He is de-
pendent on no one for the necessities of
life, or even for the luxuries of his table.
Every variety OF fruit suited to his locality
should be produced for his own use, let
him live near or remote from the city.
Then let him increase the acreage of every
variety that pays in the market to his
ability to handle it without loss-his
losses will often over balance his profits.
It is not wise for the grower to put him.
self at the mercy of others. If he does,
he will often find their tender mercy
cruel. They will let his pershable pro.
perty 60 to waste unless they can secure
the lions share of the profits.
Besides grain crops and stock growing
as a branch Of farming, every farm
adapted to it should have growing on it
an orchard of every variety OF fruit de-
manded by the market at paying prices
Do not run 80 much to one kind of fruit
that you would suffer heavy embarrass
ment il it fails. All kinds of fruit seldom
fail in one year.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Chicken Cholera.

Chicken cholera, writes w. limerick Of
Illinois to an exchange, is disease of the
liver, and may be cured by different RENE
dies. But prevention is better than cure
After losing our chicks we dosed those
left with everything recommended and
still they would die, but for five years we
have kept two boxes in the hen house.
about two feet square and five inches
deep. One is filled with dry ashes, re-
newed occasionally; the other with
Stacked lime, made wet when put in.
The latter soon dries. 1t is then broken
up and renewed as often as needed. Feed
more wheat, not so much corn. We lose
no more chickens now. We believe this
is preventive as well as a cure. But
clean water, clean quarters, aud clean food
will save hogs as we'll as chickens. This
is our experience, for we never have
cholera now with our chicks or among our
hogs, while our neighbors who do not pay
strict attention lose more or less every
year. Have also a trough with salt and
ashes in it, under cover for the hogs, and
they will eat the mixture freely. eli will
do them good"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
A Word to New Beginners.

After 33 years of close observation in business,
l am fully convinced that by far the greatest
number of unsuccessful County Merchants is
tracable to their first purchase" How? l will
tell you. By being lured by men representing
Northern Houses to go there for their first
purchase, and many one in doing so is thus viz
tually "busted" before getting home Why?
Because,
l. Buying in Northern Houses where the
Goods kept are not selected Qike mine) to suit
this section only, the chances that the be-
ginner will buy the most unsuitable stock for
his section; hence he has his shelves full, yet
none to suit his customers Fatal mistake No /.
Q. In the excitement and rush of Northern
Market he buys twice, perhaps thrice. as much rs
he can and ought to- Fatal mistake No. 2.
8. The injudicious and disproportionate guam
titles brought-too much of some things and not
enough of others generally the most needful)-
the new beginner finds ou1 too late, that while he
has more Goods than he ought to have, yet must
order more Goods to help sell off the badly
bought ones. thus being loaded too heavily at
the start-You can imagine the rest. This much
and more could be sad but word to the wise
is sufficient.
How to avoid all this:
have now been in business near you for 33
years, commenced from the stump up at cross
road and grown up with the country, know ex-
actiy what and how you ought to buy, and l
point with just pride) to my record man
and merchant, and say come to me and pledge
my record to take good care and protect you, and
you will say, as hundreds of others have done, l
owe my success to you.
:. WITTKOWSKY,
Aug. 26, 1887. Charlotte, N. e..
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
PURE, HARD AND BRILLIANT
Brazilian Axis Cut Pebbles
For sale by Hales & Boyne, Charlotte.

They are natural stone, almost as herd a
diamond, take high polish, will not scratch, noI
will moisture collect on them in warm weather.
They confer brilliancy and distinctness of
vision, with an amount of case and comfort not
hitherto enjoyed by spectacle wearers.
They neutralize and prevent the irritating rays
of light from entering the eye.
They improve, strengthen and preserve the
sight. thereby resting the optic nerves t1l in
very many cases preventing headache
On account of the purity of the material ol
which they are made, they cause no dizziness OIL
wavering of sight. Every pair warranted
The common, inferior Spectacles. which are
sold and bought, regardless of their quality OF
accuracy, are made from inferior material or i'm
perfect Lenses discarded from better grades
they stimulate heat, initiate and fatigue the eye
they retract the rays of light unequally and fail
to correct all optical defects.
We wish to impress upon the public the i'm
portance of taking good care of their eyes, and
never neglect using glasses when the first symp
toms of failing sight appear. Every genuine
pair is stamped with Trade Mark BP. The Peb
bles are set in Gold, Silver, Celluloid, Steel
Nickel, and Rubber Frames. For sale by
HALES & BOYNE,
jewelers. and Opticians, Charlotte, N. G
March 25. 1887.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
AGRICULTURAL.
Absorbing MAnureS.

This is the time Of year when absorb
ents should be used freely about the sta
bles, Fermentation goes on rapidly these
days. Noxious gases are soon created
from the excrement, both liquid and solid.
The pupgent odor of ammonia renders the
air of the stable unfit for the breathing Of
animals confined. 1t will soon rot the
best leather, and from this one may judge
whether it be fit to 60 into the lungs of an
animal. An odor that is offensive to the
nostrils is dangerous to the welfare of the
animals that breathe it; and what horse
stable is not offensive to the senses !?
Even with doors and windows all open it
is almost unbearable. Not only are the
animals injured by breathing such air but
there is a great waste of fertilizing ma
terial attending it. Whea the air reeks
with ammonia a great waste of that valua.
BILE element is going on. Purity and
proper place. This can only be done by
the Tree use of absorbents in the stable. For
this use something that will absorb and re-
tain both liquid and gaseous manures l
place muck at the head of the list for this
purpose. Its absorbtive capacity is some
thing marvellous. It will hold three
Times lLb own WeiSuI Vi H4ulu "aHIoI, ~
say nothing of what it absorbs. 1t is
valuable of itself as a manure, containing
rich supply of plant food only second in
completeness to stable manure. Add to
this it's value as an absorbent, and we
have a truly valuable auxiliary to the ma
nure heap in this muck absorbent. 1t
should be taken out of the bed and well
cared before using. 1t is a good plan to
have out years supply ahead. A good
quantity should be kept stored con-
veuiently by the stable for use at all
times and seasons. A few shovel-iuls
scattered over the floor behind the horses
every morning after the stable has been
cleaned viii keep the room pure and
sweet comparatively. Next to muck,
comes the dry road-dust. This can be
gathered in quantities almost any time
and stored in good dry place. 1t is
good thing to have about the premises in
quantity. Store away few barrelfuls at
least for the hen-house. Nothing can
excel it for this place. The increased
value OF the manure pile will much more
than pay for the labor of providing alb
sorbents, Tor much liquid and gaseous ma
uure is not allowed to go to waste.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Pomona Hill Nurseries,
POMONA, N. c.,

POMONA, n. C.,
Too and half miles West of Greensboro, N. Q.
The main line of the R g. D. Railroad passes
through the grounds and within 100 feet of the
Office Salem trains make regular stops twice
daily each way. Those interested in Fruit and
Fruit growing are cordially invited to inspect
this the largest nursery in the State and one
among the largest in the South
The proprietor has for many years visited the
leading Nurseries North and West, and cor
responded with those of foreign countries. gath
ering every fruit that was calculated to suit the
South, both native and foreign. The reputation
of Pomona Hill Nurseries is such that many
agents going out from Greensboro, representing
other nurseries. try to leave the impression that
they are representing these nurseries. Why do
they do it? Let the public answer.
have in stock growing (and can show visitors
the same) the largest and best stock of trees &C.,
ever shown or seen in any two nurseries in
North Carolina, consisting of Apple, Peach, Pear,
Cherry, Plum, Grape, Japanese Persimmon,
japanese Plum, Apricots, Nectarine. Russian
Apricot, Mulberry, Ounces. Small fruits /:
Strawberry, Raspberry, Currants. Pecans, Eng
lish Wainuts. Rhubarb, Asparagus. Evergreens,
Shade Trees, Roses, &c
Give your order to my authorized agent or
order direct from the Nursery. Correspondence
solicited Descriptive Catalogues free to appli-
cants Address,
]. VAN. LINDLEY,
Pomona, Guilford county, N. G.
April 90 1897 If
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Blooded Stock.

The President of our State Agricul
tural Society, w. 6. Upchurch, Esq, hal
been interrogated by DR.. Satchwell O.
| Pender, as to the best breeds of bloode6
cattle, especially in relation to the modi
| fcations. We commend 20 the attention
of farmers and stock raisers the following
reply of President Upchurch:
RALEIGH, N. c., Oct %, 1887.
Dear Sir:-Your favor of the 25th inst
received. In reference to your questions
regarding the value of various breeds ot
stock in our State, must say that my ex-
perience is quite limited, having dealt
almost exclusively in Jerseys.
Before buying l gathered some in
formation from agricultural papers and
stock raisers, and concluded TO adopt the
Jersey. It is my opinion that they give
more milk aud butter to the same amount
of food than any breed within my knowl-
edge, and in case of surplus stock, they
meet with more ready sale and better
prices than any breed l know OF.
1t is true that the bulls are more
vicious and considered very dangerous.
They cannot be trusted.
The Jersey, when properly cared for,
stands exposure to heat and cold remark
ably we'll and is very hardy.
As regards blooded cattle's adaptation
to ordinary pasturage for forests, don't
think they will prosper so well. 1 don't
know of any breed, blooded or native,
but that deserves better treatment than
to be left to rove in the woods amongst
ticks and snakes. l found fifteen years
before the stock law was passed that /
could not afford to raise cattle and allow
them to run at large.
The Holstein has only recently been
introduced into our community, and our
neighbors who have tried them seem TO
be partial to the breed.
The Guernsey is a good COW, some
larger than the Jersey, aud one of my
friends is making a success breeding and
dairying with her
The Ay rshre is not so handsome, but
very hardy. They are copious mixers,
good beef cattle, and altogether valuable.
However in all herds, as in everything
else, some are better than others, have
feebly attempted to tell you what know
of cattle-raising, and hope it may be of
service. Very respectfully,
w. G. UPCHURCH.